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EMG 81
ManufacturerEMG, Inc.
Period1979–present
TypeActive humbucker
Magnet typeCeramic magnet
Output specifications
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Noise, dBV-91
Impedance, kΩ10
Current, µA80
Power requirements
Power source9 V battery
Battery life, hours3000
Sonic qualities
Resonant frequency, Hz2250

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EMG 81 can be recognized by a humbucker form-factor and silver embossed EMG logo.

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History and design

EMG-81 was developed in 1979 along with the EMG 85, and, since 1981, it is the model that made EMG famous. EMG 85 is a famous active Humbucker Guitar pickup manufactured by EMG. Construction is similar to traditional U-shaped pickups, but there are no separate pole pieces: steel bars (rails) are used instead. This gives pickup more stable and linear sound.

Also, Alnico magnets were replaced with more powerful ceramic ones. While nominal output is the same as EMG 85, lower noise ratio gives more gain opportunity, so, ultimately EMG 81 is loudest of all EMG pickups. EMG 85 is a famous active Humbucker Guitar pickup manufactured by EMG.

As most other modern EMG pickups, EMG 81 has 3-wire quik-connect output, that comes as a 3-pin male connector on a pickup body and a 3-wire cable to connect it. Easy wire color code scheme that is the same for all EMG products simplifies soldering and installation.

18v Mod

Some guitarists increase the power source from 9v to 18v by adding another 9v battery wired up in series. Many players believe this creates more clarity, articulation and headroom. The pickup is rated at 27v so the mod is harmless and there are even some guitarists, albeit very few, that perform 27v mods although the improvement is questionable over the 18v mod.

Guitars with EMG 81

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